With Francois out for the season, Fisher stated that James Blackman will start at quarterback against Louisiana-Monroe at 7 p.m. on Saturday.

Blackman, a true freshman, arrived at FSU in June, and has only been on campus for three months.

When Francois went down in the fourth quarter, Blackman came out for the next series. He took three snaps, but did not attempt a pass.

“(Francois’) a big part of what we do but James is talented too and player that makes plays," FSU safety Derwin James said.

"He’s a guy that has a lot of confidence.”

He will be the first true freshman to start at quarterback for FSU since the 1985 season when Chip Ferguson led the Seminoles to a 9-3 record.

The Seminoles have found success with redshirt freshmen during that span. Chris Rix (2001, 11-2), Jameis Winston (2013, 14-0), and Deondre Francois (2016, 10-3) all found success in their rookie seasons.

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FSU’s Nyqwan Murray is tackled by Alabama’s Anthony Averett, left, and Ronnie Harrison after a long reception during their game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017.
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FSU’s Deondre Francois looks to throw downfield over the outstretched arms of Alabama’s Da’Ron Payne during their game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017.
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FSU Head Coach Jimbo Fisher talks to Keith Gavin after he fumbled the ball on a kick return against Alabama during their game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017.
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Head Coaches Jimbo Fisher of FSU and Nick Saban of Alabama meet at mid-field after the Crimson Tide’s 24-7 win over the Seminoles at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017.
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Head Coaches Jimbo Fisher of FSU and Nick Saban of Alabama meet at mid-field after the Crimson Tide’s 24-7 win over the Seminoles at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017.
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